Hazard Mitigation Tools and Techniques: Strategies Applied in Forsyth County

Reduction of harm is "measures taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to human life and property caused by natural disasters." Natural disasters are natural events that can threaten life and property. Examples of natural disasters include fire, hurricane, storm, strong wind, tornado, heavy rain, flood, strong thunderstorm, hail storm, thunderstorm, drought, heat wave, fog, Nor'easter, severe winter weather, Frozen rain, cold, very cold.

Each hazard has a related series of mitigation strategies. Each strategy is preceded by a bold letter representing a specific group or organization related to the implementation of mitigation related activities. Each mitigation strategy has up to three categories. Below is the code letter and relation list. C citizens and those who provide educational services or marketing activities to them E Emergency Management Coordinator and related staff (LEPC, incident commander, etc.) F First responder (Legal) Execution, firefighters, medical services, Supported services I Insurance agents including industry NFIP, industry, officers and legislators Nonprofit organizations that support these or have similar problems and government departments

The purpose of the disaster management plan is to identify policies, actions, and tools to reduce the possibility of future risks and future losses. Officials should work on processes that community leaders, businesses, citizens, and other stakeholders can influence the local hazard, use that knowledge to prioritize needs and develop strategies to mitigate the damage He said. It is best to achieve disaster prevention. . The mitigation plan for Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of Robert Stafford enacted by the Disaster Mitigation Act requires a community mitigation plan as a condition of disaster relief. In order to apply for federal aid for technical assistance and post-disaster financing, Tabernacle needs to comply with DMA and its implementation regulations.

This county is funded by FEMA to develop this mitigation plan. Burlington County's multi-family housing mitigation plan is ready to meet DMA requirements. It represents the joint efforts of citizens, election elected government officials, business leaders, volunteers of non-profit organizations and other stakeholders. However, from a long-term perspective, by continuously implementing this plan, we should gradually and steadily reduce the impact of disaster events, and officials said natural disasters are inevitable .